Examinations
Examinations
It is an indicator of the activity of the blood coagulation system, characterizing the formation of prothrombin and thrombin, and serves as a coagulation test. Activated partial thromboplastin time is widely used to monitor heparin therapy.
It is recommended to have the blood test in the morning, 8–14 hours after dinner, on an empty stomach (water is allowed), or 4 hours after a light meal in the afternoon.
Before the test, avoid increased psycho-emotional and physical stress (e.g., exercise) and alcohol consumption.
- Screening examination of the blood coagulation system
- Pathological examination of blood coagulation
- Heparin dosing during hemostasis monitoring and anticoagulant therapy
- Diagnosis of hemophilia
- Antiphospholipid syndrome.
Elevated Levels:
- Hemophilia A, B, C
- Hageman factor deficiency, von Willebrand disease
- Phases II and III of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) syndrome
- Heparin therapy
- Antiphospholipid syndrome
- When the anticoagulant has a high hematocrit or the vacuum tube is not fully filled.
Decreased Levels:
- Phase I of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) syndrome.